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2011 Oscars Recap: Amazing Anne, Failure Franco, & the Best Skits, Speeches, and Dresses!
By Sarah Jost Last night was the 83rd Academy Awards ceremony. In the past 83 years, the Oscars have only had two female hosts: Whoopi Goldberg and Ellen DeGeneres. Twelve women have served as co-hosts, including Anne Hathaway, who last … Continue reading
Posted in Film & Television, Sarah
Tagged 83rd Annual Academy Awards, Aaron Sorkin, Anne Hathaway, black swan, Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Collection, Cate Blanchett, Colin Firth, Elie Saab Haute Couture, Ellen DeGeneres, female hosts, Givenchy Haute Couture, Gwenyth Paltrow, Hailee Steinfield, Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman, James Franco, Jennifer Lawrence, Jude Law, Justin Timberlake, Kirk Douglas, Kodak Theatre, Marchesa, Mila Kunis, natalie portman, Oscars, Robert Downey Jr, stroke, The King's Speech, The Social Network, Three's Company, True Grit, Whoopi Goldberg, winners
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High Noon Oscars
Geo Margaret Sarah Happy Oscar watching, everyone! More importantly, don’t forget to tell us your picks for the Urchies, and stayed tuned this week for the winners!
Posted in Collaborative, Film & Television, The Urchies
Tagged academy awards, oscar wilde, Oscars
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That’s What She Said
Thank you life, thank you love, and it is true, there is some angels in this city. -Marion Cotillard in her 2008 Oscar acceptance speech Don’t forget to tell us who you think should win an Urchie this year!
Story on a String: Arctic Chill, Chapter Five
Arctic Chill Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter Five by Margaret Hedderman Brian continues to gaze at the star above. He repeats his salutation to no response from the light. It twinkles again, teasing him, egging him … Continue reading
Threats to our Protection
By Margaret Hedderman What’s Happening While President Obama sought to cut subsidies for the big oil, coal and natural gas industries, Congress has cut $3 billion in funding to the EPA. That’s 29% below the 2010 budget. As part of … Continue reading
2nd Annual Urchie Award Nominations!
We’re knee-deep in award season, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time to announce the 2011 Urchie Nominees! Some will win, some will lose, all will agree it’s an honour just to be nominated. Vote in our … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Collaborative, Film & Television, Literature, Music, The Urchies, Travel, Urchin Eats
Tagged 127 Hours, 2011 Urchie Award Nominees, 30 Rock, Aaron Sorkin, Alicia Silverstone, Andrew Garfield, Animal of the Year, At Home by Bill Bryson, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Restaurant, Best Screenplay, Best TV Show, black swan, Blue Valentine, Book of the Year, Briton of the Year, Busboys & Poets, Cami Delavigne, Christchurch Woman by Justin Townes Earle, Christopher Nolan, Colin Firth, Conan, conan o'brien, Derek Cianfrance, Destination of the Year, dexter, Emma Watson, film of the year, Florence and the Machine, Grounded by Seth Stevenson, Hawaii's Big Island, I Hotel by Karen Tei Yamashita, James Franco, Joey Curtis, Jon Stewart, Justin Townes Earle, Life of Crime by Pat Nolan and Steve Lavoie, marion cotillard, Michael McIntyre, Michelle Williams, Montreal, Musical Artist/Band of the Year, natalie portman, new york city, Punching Out by Paul Clemens, Pure Food and Wine, Rock Hill Bakehouse, Song of the Year, The King's Speech, The Social Network, the xx, Tightrope by Yeasayer, Young Blood by The Naked and Famous
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High Noon – The Presidential Edition
In celebration of President’s Day tomorrow, The Urchins found themselves this week feeling very patriotic. And, don’t forget to send us your own High Noon pics by February 27th! Email them to UrchinMovement@gmail.com.
Posted in Collaborative, High Noon Urchins
Tagged Geo Ong, Illinois, Lincoln, margaret hedderman, Obama, Of Thee I Sing, President's Day, sarah jost, The Audacity of Hope
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That’s What He Said
All, too, will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal law … Continue reading
